"Come, come in" the woman beckoned. "I have something offer you."
Andrew and Danielle shrugged. Sure, let's humor this crazy bat, they thought. As they walked into the store, they felt themselves immersed in some kind of energy. They looked around the woman's shop and saw a wide assortment of bottles filled with strange colored liquids, old dusty books, and strange metal boxes.
"We have to be at school in 15 minutes," Danielle said. "We don't have long."
The woman smiled. "I have created a temporal pocket. Time will not pass as long as we're in here. As soon as you leave, it will be the exact moment you stepped in."
Andrew laughed. "We're not morons lady. Just tell us what you have and let us get on our way."
"Fine. My name is Andrea and I have something that will make your Valentine's day unforgettable."
Andrea insisted to the skeptical couple that despite her normal clothing and appearance, she actually conjured magic. For Andrew and Danielle, she had conjured something unique together. Two different potions, one that would allow Danielle to assume Andrew's subconscious desires for her, and one that would allow Andrew to do the same for Danielle. The effects would only last for 24 hours, but could be made permanent with another potion if they so desired. Reality would shift for that 24 hour period so no one would notice they were missing.
"You two make a wonderful couple." Andrea said gleefully. "This will allow you to better understand each other on a physical and emotional level, and give you a real sense of connection. Oh, this is to show you I'm not trying to poison you."
Andrea picked up a tiny bottle and gulped it. In an instant, her human ears morphed and remolded into cat ears. "I have to go, got some fun planned tonight."
The energy field dissipated, with Andrew and Danielle standing there dumbfounded with the potions and instructions in their hand. "I just realized something...that woman is on the PTA board with my mom." Danielle said stunned. "Very nice person, she's even been over my house!"
As they reached their school, Andrew and Danielle made a decision. They would take the potions and follow through. Both were nervous, but they felt mutual excitement at the idea of learning more about each other. "See you tonight, loverboy" Danielle said. "See you later, lovergirl." Andrew shot back.
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At around 11:50 at night, Andrew and Danielle snuck out of their respective houses. This had become second nature to them. Quietly under cover of darkness, they made their way to Citalgon Park, where they shared their first kiss two years prior.
Standing next to a tree with the carving "A&D", they both began the ritual.
"To this woman I love, allow me to be all that you hold precious in the recesses of your heart." Andrew stated in a whisper.
"To this man I love, let me inhibit all the dreams which you could never actualize." Danielle replied, trembling.
Andrew and Danielle looked at each other nervously, They both knew what they had to do but were unsure of whether or not to do it. Finally, Danielle held up her potion and said "on the count of three. One, two..."
They both drank their potions. "To Andrew, I am yours in body and soul." Danielle said, "To Danielle, I am yours in body and soul." Andrew replied. They then both shared a deep kiss and waited for what would come next.
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